‘F***ing Asians, go back to China!’: Man wanted for punching elderly woman, throwing Chinese food at her husband in NYC

August 19, 2021

New York City police are looking for a man accused of attacking an elderly Asian couple while making anti-Asian statements over the weekend.

What happened: The incident occurred in front of 230 W. 54th St. near Broadway in Midtown at 6:35 p.m. on Sunday. Police said the suspect first engaged the Asian woman, 63, in a verbal dispute, according to PIX 11.

The suspect then allegedly punched the woman in the face and shoved her to the ground. Afterward, he allegedly poured Chinese food on her 60-year-old husband, according to the New York Post.
Before assaulting the woman, the suspect allegedly yelled “F***ing Asians, go back to China,” according to the New York Daily News. The victim suffered from back pain due to the assault but refused medical attention.

About the suspect: The suspect left the scene on a bicycle southbound on Broadway. Authorities believe he is homeless.

On Monday night, police released a witness video showing the unidentified suspect after the alleged attack. He is seen carrying a backpack and wearing dark-colored clothes, including a T-shirt with the words “Buffalo Wild Wings.”
The incident is being investigated as a hate crime. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday.

New York police are offering a $3,500 reward for information that leads to the suspect’s arrest. Tipsters are urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS or message their Twitter account.

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